Ottawa Police alert public to ‘SIM card swapping’ scam
(Ottawa Police Huntmar Station) “SIM card swapping” is a scam affecting consumers all over North America and the Ottawa Police want the public to be alerted to this scam. The…
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STEP focus for December on impaired driving and unsafe lane changes
For the month of December, the Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on impaired driving and unsafe lane changes. There have been 1,462 reportable collisions due to…
Ottawa Police Service warn of ‘Service Canada’ phone scam
The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is warning the community about a recent phone scam that is being reported in Ottawa and across the country. The fraudulent phone calls are…
9runrun celebrating 10th anniversary year with remarkable number of participants
It was 10 years ago that the 9runrun began as a half-marathon – an event to support emergency services personnel in our area, while promoting community health and fitness. In 2010,…
Ottawa Fire Services launch their ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ October program
Ottawa Fire Services, in partnership with Safer Roads Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service will launch the fifth annual “Be Safe, Be Seen” project for the month of October. As…
Distracted driving and speeding OPS focus for October
For the month of October, Ottawa Police Service (OPS) in conjunction with Gatineau Police and Safer Roads Ottawa, under the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), are focusing on two traffic…
Beware of a scam using the Ottawa Police main phone number and 9-1-1
The Ottawa Police Service Fraud Unit is advising the community of recent scams involving phone numbers similar to the Ottawa Police Service, including 9-1-1 and their main phone number, 613-236-1222.…
Here are some items that came our way you should be aware of in the upcoming days and weeks. First and foremost, there will no Market at the Barn this…
Ottawa Police Service back to school safety tips for kids and adults
This week and next, children will be returning to school and many will be busing, walking and riding their bikes to their destinations. The Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists and…
Ottawa Police Service want to hear from youth
(Youth Advisory Committee. Photo: Ottawa Police Service) The annual recruitment for the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) has been launched by Ottawa Police Service. Applications are now being accepted until September 15th.…
Pedestrian safety and roundabouts focus for August
The Ottawa Police Services, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will be focusing on pedestrian safety and roundabouts for the month of August. There were 1,708 reportable collisions involving pedestrians between 2013…
Stittsville fire services, paramedics and police kept busy over past two days
Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call reporting smoke visible at a commercial garage located at 5 Sweetnam Drive (Crypt Auto Care) on May 28 around 8:30 p.m. Upon arrival,…
Stittsville fraud and break-in suspect sought
(Photos: Ottawa Police Service) The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is investigating a fraud as well as the break and enter it is linked to. The OPS is seeking the public’s…
Keep your car locked and valuables removed to avoid thefts
With Spring upon us and cars left unlocked or windows down, the Ottawa Police Service want to remind the public that the risk of theft from vehicles becomes problematic. Remove…
Stittsville garage fire at 11 Victor Street
Ottawa Fire Service received a 911 call at 6:12pm from the occupant stating there was a fire in their attached garage. Flames were visible by Ottawa Fire crews could see…